Dvc appeal using criminal rules of practice

Other side cunning lawyer has filed an appeal after 30 days in Domestic violence case. Period within which appeal has to be filed is 30 days. Some health reasons are quoted for delay and on the basis of Rule 127 of Criminal Rules of Practice, he is asking the appeal to be allowed.

can anything be done to stop this appeal ? Please suggest ways what best can be done not to allow this ? Are the criminal rules of pratice valid to be used along with Domestic violence cases ?

Please suggest